What if diabetic supplies were colorful, charming friends? Meet Insulin Joe, Penelope Pump, Jenny Pen, and Meter Pete: The Type 1 DiaBitsies! This delightful picture book gently introduces children to diabetic devices by presenting each one as a lovable friend.A type 1 diabetes diagnosis is scary for any kid. There are so many new rules, words, tools, finger pricks and needle pokes. It’s overwhelming. The DiaBitsies are here to help!Written and illustrated by a type 1 diabetic, Meet the Type 1 DiaBitsies explains, in simple language, the purpose of insulin, pumps, insulin pens, and glucose meters, through the characters’ words and actions. The book includes:Descriptions of each character, which gently explain how the device works. A laugh-out-loud story following the DiaBitsies on a fantastic food adventure.A parent guide, filled with ideas to help reduce fear and bring normalcy to type 1 diabetes. Meet the Type 1 DiaBitsies is perfect for a diabetic child, parent, classmate, teacher, doctor, or friend.
